Part-Time Mailroom and Business Office Assistant

Indiana University
Indiana University

Part-time

Bloomington, IN, USA

USD 15-15 / hour

Posted on Nov 10, 2026

JACOBS SCHOOL OF MUSIC (BL-MUS-IUBLA)

  • Provides customer service assistance to faculty, staff, students, and visitors of the Jacobs School of Music (JSOM) by serving as a central informational resource in the mailroom.
  • Provides friendly, efficient customer service. Receive, log, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages across JSOM facilities (including Practice Building, Merrill Hall, Musical Arts Center, and East Studio Building).
  • Assists departments with mass printing and copying requests.
  • Processes incoming Purchasing Card (P-Card) requests, explains Indiana University (IU) financial guidelines and procedures to requestors, and collect and reconcile receipts.
  • Provides administrative backup to Financial Administration staff as needed.
  • Distributes and maintains inventory records for general office and classroom supplies across JSOM departments.
  • Assists with inventory management and online order fulfillment for the JSOM Marketplace store.
  • Provides occasional backup staffing for the Marketplace kiosk open during mainstage productions at the Musical Arts Center (primarily weekend evenings).

EDUCATION

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED.)

SKILLS

Required

  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive university financial and personal data.
  • Demonstrates ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively withina team.
  • Proficiency with standard office software and equipment.

This position requires the ability to move up to 40 pounds. This position requires the ability to navigate multi-level building and move across campus between JSOM facilities for short periods. A person in this role requires the ability to perform computer-based tasks for extended periods. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

Equipment Used: Personal computer (PC), enterprise/office software programs, telephone, copier/printer, cash register, and fax machine.

Current Indiana University students are not eligible for consideration due to direct access to confidential and sensitive employee/financial materials.

IU Bloomington Campus.

This is an in-person position.

$15.00 per hour

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Health savings account with generous IU contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Basic group life insurance paid by IU
  • Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
  • Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
  • Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
  • 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
  • Generous paid time off plans
  • Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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